Introduction
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest life insurer, has officially announced the LIC AAO Specialist & Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2025. A total of 491 vacancies have been notified, including 410 AAO Specialist posts and 81 Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) posts.
This notification is one of the most awaited career opportunities in the banking and insurance sector, offering prestigious officer-level jobs with attractive pay and career growth. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official LIC website between 16 August 2025 and 08 September 2025.
Notification Overview for LIC AAO Specialist Recruitment
- Organization: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
- Posts: AAO Specialist & Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical)
- Total Vacancies: 491
- Application Mode: Online only
- Job Location: Across India
- Selection Process: Prelims, Mains, Interview & Medical Test
- Official Website: licindia.in
Vacancy Details for LIC AAO Specialist Recruitment
Assistant Engineer (AE) – 81 Posts
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| AE (Electrical) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 31 |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 34 | 81 |
AAO Specialist – 410 Posts
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAO (CA) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| AAO (CS) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| AAO (Actuarial) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| AAO (Insurance Specialist) | 45 | 22 | 77 | 34 | 132 | 310 |
| AAO (Legal) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| Total | 58 | 29 | 100 | 44 | 179 | 410 |
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.08.2025)
Age Limit
- AE Posts: 21–30 years
- AAO (CA/CS/Actuarial/Insurance Specialist): 21–30 years
- AAO (Legal): 21–32 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PwBD (Gen) – 10 years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years, PwBD (OBC) – 13 years
- LIC employees – additional 5 years
Educational Qualification for LIC AAO Specialist Recruitment
- AE (Civil): BE/B.Tech Civil + 3 years experience in building projects.
- AE (Electrical): BE/B.Tech Electrical + 3 years experience.
- AAO (CA): Graduate + Final CA Exam pass + ICAI membership.
- AAO (CS): Graduate + ICSI qualified.
- AAO (Actuarial): Graduate + cleared 6 Actuarial papers (India/UK).
- AAO (Insurance Specialist): Graduate + Fellowship of Insurance Institute of India (Life) + 5 years experience.
- AAO (Legal): Law Graduate with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) + 2 years experience as Advocate/Law Officer.
Salary & Benefits for LIC AAO Specialist Recruitment
- Basic Pay: ₹88,635 per month
- Total Emoluments (A-Class City): Approx. ₹1,26,000/month
- Perks & Benefits: Pension, Gratuity, LTC, Group Mediclaim, Insurance cover, Loans, Reimbursements (mobile, furniture, newspapers, etc.).
Service Conditions for LIC AAO Specialist Recruitment
- Probation Period: 1 year (extendable up to 2 years)
- Bond: Candidates must serve LIC for 4 years; otherwise, pay ₹5,00,000 as penalty.
Selection Process for LIC AAO Specialist Recruitment
Phase I: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
- Online Objective Test (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English) – 60 minutes
- Negative marking (¼ mark deduction)
Phase II: Main Exam (Scoring)
- Objective Test (150 marks): Reasoning, General Awareness, Professional Knowledge
- Descriptive Test (150 marks): Professional Knowledge & English Writing
- Candidates must qualify each section & aggregate.
Phase III: Interview
- 60 marks (UR/OBC/EWS: 30 marks; SC/ST/PwBD: 27 marks)
Phase IV: Medical Examination
- Final appointment subject to medical fitness.
Application Process for LIC AAO Specialist Recruitment
- Apply Online Dates: 16 August 2025 to 08 September 2025
- Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹85 + GST
- Others: ₹700 + GST
- Mode of Payment: Online only
👉 Apply online at: LIC Careers – Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for LIC AAO Specialist Recruitment
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 16.08.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08.09.2025 |
| Prelims Exam | 03.10.2025 |
| Mains Exam | 08.11.2025 |
| Interview | To be notified |
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FrequentlyAsked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under LIC AAO & AE Recruitment 2025?
👉 A total of 491 vacancies (410 AAO Specialist + 81 AE).
Q2. What is the salary of LIC AAO 2025?
👉 Approx. ₹1,26,000 per month (in A-class cities).
Q3. What is the age limit for LIC AAO 2025?
👉 21–30 years for most posts; up to 32 years for AAO (Legal).
Q4. What is the selection process?
👉 Prelims → Mains → Interview → Medical Exam.
Q5. What is the last date to apply online?
👉 08 September 2025.